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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.67, 467.31 and 198.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.67, 467.31 and 198.81 is: 274.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.67 : 467.31 = 198.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.67/467.31 = 198.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.67x = 467.31 × 198.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.67x = 92,905.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,905.90/338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.33

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